National Republican., 1887-10-22
Count Mitkicwicz vindicatsd.

Count Mitkicwicz vindicated.
The concessions obtained from the i'm
perial government OF China by the gentle
man whose name heads this article have
created worldwide discussion. The vast
interests involved In the concessions, as
well as the threatened destruction OF English
commercial supremacy in China, have de-
yeloped bitter and dunscrupulous opposition.
1t is known to those familiar with the
customs and sensitiveness Of the Chinese
that any Misrepresentation that may be
made in business transaction will prove
exceedingly detrimental to the plans Of the
party making 1t. 1t Is also known that
English merchants deeply interested in de-
feating the consummation Of the coDces-
elons obtained haSe sought to excite preju-
dice against Count Mitkiewlcz with the
Chinese government by making statements
derogatory to himself and his origin.
With the view to meet and disprove these
charges the following papers are printed,
which prove conclusively that Count Nit
kiewicz is native Of Polish Russia, born Of
noble family, aud is now naturalized
Americ citizen, in which latter capacity
he made all his negotiations With the impe-
rial government Of China for the conces-
sions granted him and his associates.
The first paper given below is the transla-
tion by a Polish scholar, well known In this
city, and often employed by the State De-
paItment because Of his knowledge OF the
Russian and Polish languages. 1t shows
who Count Mitkiewicz and his parents
were. The Russian charge d'affaires certi-
fes that the origiual from which this trans
lation Is made bears all the marks OF gen
uine document.
The other paper Is an affidavit Of Mr..
Leopold j. Boeck, gentleman of the very
highest character, who swears that he was
tutor for many years in the family of
Count Mitkiewicz's father 10 the city OF
Warsaw, and knows the count to be a man
Of the best family connections is Russian
Poland. The affidavit Of Prof. Boeck would
be accepted In any court as conclusive egi-
derCe.
[1ranslatlon.l
No. go "a eopeck stamp. WARSAW.
The Board Of Delegates of the Nobility OF tue
Government of Warsaw In compliance with
the application of the 9th of June 18Th OF july
Of the current year grants the present certlil-
cate: That cir Eugene, Stanislas.KOstku, Au-
Susus, of 3 names, Mitkiewic1, son of John
and Antonina, born Novickn, MltklewiG2 law.
ful consorts, according to the Information iur-
hishcd by The Board of Heraldry of the King
dom OF Poland, under date of June i-l6, 1876,
No. iiSl, is entered upon the Genealogical Reg
lister OF the Landed Nobility of the Government
Of Warsaw, District of Ma2Ovia, by virtue of
hight acquired upon publication.
Acting President, Chief Justice of the Criminal
L. CnR2ANowsEr.
Chief Clerk, Collegial Assessor,
Certificate OF noble origin In behalf OF Sir
Eugene, Stenislas-kostka, Augustus, OF 8
names, Mitkewic2.
WASHINGTON, d. C. September 30, 1857.
hereby certify that am familiar with the
Polish language, and that the above is a true
translation. S. N. BUYNIT2KY.
The following is true copy of the indorse.
mont on the oriGina! instrument, of which the
foregoing is translation, to wit:
"Ihe undersigned hereby states that the
document written on the back of this page
has in his opinion, the outward appearance OF
genuine document. Washington, October
10th, 1857. BARON ROsES,
"Charge d'aifaires of Russia"
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ss.
J, Leopold J. Boeck being duly sworn ac
e'Iding 70 aw 90 depSe and psy,
resided in tho United States for the many years
last passed, and am now resident of the city
have met sIs Eugene
August de Mitklewicz. who resides in the city
Of Washington, in the District of Columbia.
with WSieh formerly % ~ resided % for many M an years
in the city OF Warsaw, in Russian Poland The
family was, at that time, composed Of Sir Ivan
nitkiewicz and lady, three sons, named respec-
lively Alexander, Caesar, and Eugene, aud two
Adele.
lfr ,nf tho Russian nobility, the nathan tyhnga
maiden name was Novicka, was Polish lady,
Fir Ivan Mitkiewicz was man Of great wealth
and large landed proprietor, and Interested
in very valuable and productive gold mines In
Siberia, and also zinc mines in Galicia. He
was man of great intellectual force and of
unusual business capacity,
further depohe, upon information and be-
lief, that, prior 10 my connection with the
family, Sir Ivan Mitkiewiez had been post.
master general Of Russian Poland aud coun.
the office of postmaster general because OF the
necessities OF his private business.
The family resided in large mansion of the
class called in that country palaces ana known
a. The Mitkiewicz palace.
HIS Palace was sumptuously furnished aud
the library Of Sir Ivan Mitkicwicz was one OF
the most extensive, choice, and scientific In
lhGt country. remained with the family as
tutor tor several years, and there met the most
distinguished savants Of that time, both men
ard women.
hereby produce, as part of this affidavit,
leller written by Prof. A. H. Naga, of War
saw, ulktlngulshed SchOlar OF worldwide
fame in the natural sciences addressed To me
in this country and dated Oct, II, 1850 This
letter Is written In the Polish language, and
tile following Is correct translation of so
IuCh of II as relates 10 The family of the said
Eugene stanis'ow' kostka August dc MltEie-
wlC2.
u rejoice 10 hear of your success in New
York. Not LEES Glad by these welcome news
wCIe Sir MitkiCwlc2 and Lady Mtkiewicz
Their eldest son, Alexander, after having hn.
i'h6d his studies In Paris, returned 10 his un-
tive country. iur which he is working now sue
cHsfully. Gear remains in his place in Paris,
and the youngett Eugene attends our gymna.
tIuM here A few years ago Sir and Lady Nit
kiewica gave in marriage their eldest daugh-
Ter. lloitense to wealthy Englishmau, who
had become acquainted with her at the springs
lnhefmany ana they are now living In Eng.
4hnd, NhSre the mother paid them visit"
90 lurlhtr depose and say that l have
tSamlnId . certain certificate Of nobility of
the said Eugene StanislOw- lSostkn August
de Mitklewic2, issued by the board of delegates
oi the nobllity OF the government of Warsaw
being No. lGO, and believe that II is genuine
instrument. and that the Eugene stanislOw.
KOttka August de MltkiewiC2, therein named
- the same Eugene StanislOW- Kostka August
de MitkewiCz, ROW residing in the said city of
Washington, IN the District ef Columbia.
/ 40 1uTther depOse and say, that have ex.
smindd the Almanac dc GOlha for the year
1867 aud on page oil find 1t there recorded
that Enile de Wagner, who married onr Of tho
SISTERS OF lie said Eugene stanislow- Kostka
August de Mitkiewio2, was, In May, 1895, ap,
miDi'ter plenipOtentlary to Greece. do fur.
Iher lay, that have examined the same alma,